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繯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
huánnoose; to hang; to tie, to bindzg, 19 strokes, radical 糹, Very Hard
huán(huan2) T2
  1. 1noose; to hang; to tie, to bind
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March 24, 2026
huán(huan2)

The character 繯 (huán) refers to a noose or a binding that is used to tie or hang something. It is often used in contexts where something is secured or fastened tightly, conveying a sense of restraint or confinement.

Strokes19RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, binding and tying have historical significance, such as in the practice of foot binding, which reflects cultural beauty standards and social norms of the past.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rope that loops back on itself to form a noose. The character 繯 looks like a looped rope, and remembering the shape can help you connect it to the idea of tying or binding.

Meanings of 繯

huán(huan2)
1noose; to hang; to tie, to bind
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About 繯

Simplified
19Strokes
Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 繯

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a rope that loops back on itself to form a noose. The character 繯 looks like a looped rope, and remembering the shape can help you connect it to the idea of tying or binding.

Usage Notes

Be cautious when using 繯 in conversation, as it can carry a negative connotation depending on the context, especially regarding restraint. It’s more formal and not commonly used in casual speech; instead, you might hear it in literature or specific discussions about binding or tying.

HSK Study Tips

Though 繯 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to other words related to binding or tying, such as 绑 (bǎng). Focus on understanding how this character can be used in more complex phrases or idiomatic expressions.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, binding and tying have historical significance, such as in the practice of foot binding, which reflects cultural beauty standards and social norms of the past.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 繯 with similar characters like 绑 (bǎng), which means to bind. For example, saying '我需要用绑来绑这个' instead of '我需要用绳子来绞这个' (I need to use a rope to tie this) can lead to confusion.

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Pronunciation of 繯

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Etymology of 繯

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 繯?

Decomposition of 繯

IDS Structure⿰糹睘
Full Character
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si1
left
qiong2
right
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Which of these is a component of 繯?

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Cultural Notes for 繯

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, binding and tying have historical significance, such as in the practice of foot binding, which reflects cultural beauty standards and social norms of the past.

Word Family of 繯

Words Containing This Character1
huánto bind
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Compound Meaning

What does 缳 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 繯

The pinyin for 繯 is 'huán'. It's important to note the tone, as it is pronounced with a rising tone.